Russian Tea Cakes(Pecan Balls)
Russian Tea Cakes are delicate, melt-in-your-mouth pecan cookies coated in powdered sugar, perfect for holiday treats or elegant dessert platters, appealing to nut lovers and sweet enthusiasts.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C).
- In a mixing bowl, blend flour, softened butter, and sugar until well combined.
- Add finely chopped pecans and vanilla to the mixture, mixing thoroughly.
- Shape the dough into small balls approximately the size of nuts.
- Place the balls on an ungreased baking sheet.
- Bake for 30 to 40 minutes until lightly golden.
- Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
- Roll the warm cookies in powdered sugar, coating thoroughly.
- Allow cookies to cool completely, then roll in powdered sugar again before serving.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
682
kcal
34% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
Contains
Milk
Wheat/Gluten
Tree nuts
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).